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An Attitude Question - Are You A 1, 2 or 3?

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Real Estate Agent with Lisa Von Domek Team TX License #0552989

Ask yourself, which man (woman) are you?   

One of my favorite quotes from Charles M. Schwab:

 

Three men were laying brick.

The first was asked: “What are you doing?”

He answered: “laying some brick.”

The second man was asked: “what are you working for?”

He answered: “Five dollars a day.”

The third man was asked: “What are you doing?”

He answered: “I am helping to build a great cathedral.”

Which man are you?

 

Too many times we get caught up in the “daily grind” and go through the motions of what is needed to be done.  Don’t let yourself forget the big picture.  Examine what you want to accomplish, review your goals…and if you have none, stop and take the time to write them.  How else can you achieve if you have nothing to strive for?

 

 

 Schwab

Charles M. Schwab

Charles Michael Schwab was an American steel magnate. Under his leadership, Bethlehem Steel became the second largest steel maker in the United States, and one of the most important heavy manufacturers in the world.

Comments(17)

Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Lisa, loved your post and the message, indeed you have to be a big picture person or it is just a daily grind...Endre

Mar 26, 2018 07:50 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I like looking at the big picture, too. This makes a great point, Lisa.

Mar 26, 2018 07:51 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Thank you Endre Barath, Jr. now how did I know you would have that positive attitude?!! 

Mar 26, 2018 08:01 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Debbie Reynolds I know that you do my friend...big picture gals, that's us!

Mar 26, 2018 08:02 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Lisa

Love this post. I like to focus on the big picture, but if I have to I don't forget those details.

Jeff

Mar 26, 2018 08:27 PM
Terri Woods
Benton, Linn and Douglas Counties - Days Creek, OR
Selling Homes and Land in Oregon

Hi Lisa -

Yes, sometimes the mundane tasks take our focus off the big picture. Thanks for the reminder.

Mar 26, 2018 09:58 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Lisa - it is so important to look at the big picture.  In business that starts with Vision, Values, and Mission.

Mar 27, 2018 01:41 AM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Lisa.

When building a cathedral or an agency, one must not forget even the most mundane steps are the building blocks to achieve the goals we set out to accomplish

Mar 27, 2018 02:41 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Sheila.  Some days I'm laying bricks while on others I'm selling a cathedral.  

Mar 27, 2018 04:44 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

To be totally honest, Lisa, I'm not any of those men, as I'm a woman! And much as Gabe Sanders said... my goal might be to build a cathedral but there are those days when it's just laying the bricks! And nothing wrong with as you need those bricks laid to accomplish the cathedral.

Mar 27, 2018 06:00 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Lisa. I love this and I think I am number three. At least I hope so.

Mar 27, 2018 06:35 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Always loved that story, good reminder to have goals and to work towards them

Mar 27, 2018 07:19 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Lisa what a fantastic world would this be if we had more of worker number three.

Mar 27, 2018 07:18 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Hi Lisa, Thanks for sharing this story.  I would find it very difficult to work if I didn't have the big picture in mind.

Mar 27, 2018 07:25 PM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

Great quote by Charles M. Schwab;  we definitely can get caught up in the daily grind and lose sight of the true goal.  "...I'm helping to build a great cathedral" --- - beautiful!

Apr 25, 2018 10:23 AM
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

"Same thing we do every day, Pinky -- try to take over the world!"  :D

Apr 25, 2018 12:35 PM